Newslist
Notice of Spring Election
Candidate information for the 2023 Spring Election for the Village Board can be found HERE.
2023 Proposed Budget
November 8, 2022 General Election
No Provisional Ballots
Notice of Voting by Absentee Ballot
Notices - Polling Location, Testing of Voting Equipment, Provisional Ballots, Canvass
Referendum Notice
Referendum Explanation
Sample Ballot
Important Notice to Voters
The Wisconsin Election Commission has notified the Village that there was an error on the ballots that have been printed for the upcoming November election. Wisconsin Statutes allow independent candidates to include a statement of principle, if any, in five words or less, along with their name on the ballot. In the race for Congressional District 2, Douglas Alexander, who is running as an independent, should have the words "Term Limits for Congress" after his name instead of "Independent".
The Village is in the process of mailing a letter to all absentee voters who have already received their ballot. The letter will also be included with future absentee requests and posted during in-person voting.
- If you have already returned your absentee ballot and not wish to make any changes, no action is required on your part.
- If you have already returned your absentee ballot, and do wish to change your vote, you may contact the Clerk's office to spoil your ballot and be issued a new absentee ballot.
- If you are just receiving the notice with your ballot, the mistake will not affect the votes cast on your ballot.
Public Informational Meeting
IMPACT OF NEW WELL #2 & SANITARY SEWER & LIFT STATION UPGRADE
Public Notice is hereby given that the Village of Arena will hold a public information meeting at the Village Hall, 345 West Street, Arena, Wisconsin on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. to inform the public about the financial impact to the community on the improvements of the New Well #2 and Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station Upgrades. Click here to view presentation.
DaNean Naeger, Village Clerk
BUILDING PERMIT ONLINE APPLICATION
Application Portal, where Permits and Inspections can be requested.
This process will allow permitting, payments, and inspection requests to be streamlined and processed
immediately for owners and contractors.
Applicants can apply and pay for their permits online through the website: www.jiportal.com
The applicant will be issued a permit immediately upon the completed payment submission using Credit Card or
ACH. This process will allow work to start promptly, avoiding delays. The applicant can submit payment using a
check if they choose that method as well, but the permit will not be issued until payment has been received. This
will free up Municipal office staff time, since the applicants will not have to come to the Municipal office to pickup
and pay for a permit, while also saving time for the applicant.
The online inspection requests will enable applicants to request inspections, see when the inspection was
completed, and if it passed or failed on-demand, without having to contact the Johnson Inspection office.
Hydrant Flushing
Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling
Public Hearing: Abbreviated Facility Plan for Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station Upgrades
Public Notice is hereby given that the Village of Arena will hold a public hearing at the Village Hall, 345 West Street, Arena, Wisconsin on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. to consider an Abbreviated Facility Plan for Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station Upgrades.
The Abbreviated Facility Plan for Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station Upgrades addresses the long-term Sanitary Sewer collection system and Lift Station needs in the Village of Arena. The public hearing will include a discussion of the facility planning process, the recommended improvements, and the anticipated financial impact to the community of those improvements. At the public hearing, questions regarding the Abbreviated Facility Plan for Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station Upgrades will be addressed and public comments will be accepted for consideration and submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
A copy of the Abbreviated Facility Plan for Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station Upgrades will be available for public review at the Village Hall, 345 West Street, Arena, Wisconsin beginning May 9, 2022. Copies of the report may be obtained from MSA Professional Services, Inc., 1702 Pankratz Street, Madison, WI 53704 for a fee of $50.00 each beginning May 9, 2022.
Written comments regarding the Abbreviated Facility Plan for Sanitary Sewer & Lift Station Upgrades will be accepted by the Village’s consulting engineer, MSA Professional Services, Inc., 1702 Pankratz Street, Madison, WI 53704 until June 7, 2022.
Dated this 9th day of May 2022.
DaNean Naeger, Village Clerk
Open Book & Board of Review
Board of Review will meet on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm or until adjourned in the Village Hall. Click here for full notice.
2021 Consumer Confidence Report
Well Drilling
What is going on in the Village of Arena Park? Sam’s Well Drilling, Inc. from Randolph, WI is drilling the test well for the planned construction of the Village of Arena secondary well to be completed in late 2022 with the well house construction to be completed in 2023. A secondary well has been recommended by DNR for several years to maintain water security in the event of an equipment failure of our only well. Additionally, a second well aids in having adequate water supply in a fire event, and thirdly, an additional well sets our community up for future economic growth. Funding for this project is coming from Arena’s TIF District, which keeps Village taxpayer money in the Village. Photo courtesy of Kathy Stoltz Photography.
HIRING! Public Works FT Assistant Position
General Statement of Job: Performs the duties of the Public Works as specified in the job description. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, lift up to 100lbs and reach.
Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, 18 or older, valid driver's license with clean driving record. A minimum of 2 years' experience in either landscaping, grounds keeping, maintenance or other machinery equipment beneficial. Ability to be trained and water certified within a year of first available test. Pay $20 per hour, 32 to 40 hours per week.
Interested candidates may submit a resume and cover letter of interest along with application to: Village of Arena, 345 West St, Arena, WI 53503, or E-mail Village Trustee Kathy Stoltz at k.stoltz@villageofarena.net. Applications will be accepted March 2nd through March 25, 2022. Review of applications will begin as received. The Village of Arena is an Equal Opportunity provider.
PW FT Assistance Job Description
Village of Arena Application
Background Authorization Form
DOG LICENSE(S) for 2022 are here!
Please remember that if you have a dog that is over 5 months of age, by state law and village ordinance, it must be licensed each year. This helps ensure that the dog is properly vaccinated. As an added bonus, if our officers come upon a properly licensed dog (meaning the license is current and is attached to the collar), we will try to get the dog home, at least a couple of times, rather than taking it to Human Society “doggy jail” and resulting in the owner of having to pay "bond" to get the dog out. Licenses can be obtained at the Village Clerk's Office – COST: $7.00 neutered/spayed; $15.00 unaltered. Please take steps to get your dog licensed as we do check when we have contact for a dog related matter (and only one warning will be given for the license issue). Thank-you.
2021 Tax Bills
Tax amounts and payments of taxes can be viewed online through Iowa County’s website. Amounts will be updated in real time as payments are posted. Click below:
Tax Amount & Payment Viewer
*Type in Village of Arena for Municipality and type in either your parcel number, street address or name to get your information. Click on your parcel and then just click on the TAXES tab and scroll down to see your tax information.
Election Workers Needed
2022 Proposed Budget
Public Hearing to be held Tuesday, November 2, 2021 @ 7 p.m. at the Village Hall.
Hard copies of the budget can be picked up at Village Hall.
2020 Consumer Confidence Report
Auto Pay - IS HERE!
An Auto Pay Authorization form is available at Village Hall or on our website to allow your utility payment to be deducted from your checking or savings account on the due date. It’s Easy! Sign up today to start enjoying these benefits:
- No Checks to Write
- No Postage to Pay
- No More Late Fees
- No Worries!
